Musical Version of Saroyan's Coming-of-Age Story

Based on the beloved William Saroyan novel depicting the struggles and joys of the fatherless Macauley family in 1940s small-town California, this musical adaptation of The Human Comedy has been compared to the American folk opera Porgy and Bess for its sung-through score, boasting the sounds of swing, gospel, pop and show tunes. This exciting new Lyric Stage production features a cast of 25 and the company's signature live orchestra, which is sure to shine on its performance of Galt MacDermot's Drama Desk Award-nominated music.

The theater was surprisingly nice (red velvet seats and an orchestra pit that sunk down into the floor). The opera itself was difficult to follow in the beginning, as there seemed to be no storyline. However, the 2nd half was much better than the...continued

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About the Ticket Supplier: Lyric Stage

Dedicated to the development and preservation of the American musical, Lyric Stage is Dallas County’s only locally produced, professional musical theater company.

Under the leadership of Founding Producer Steven Jones, it has become North Texas’ most honored theater, winning 35 Dallas Theatre League Leon Rabin Awards and a special citation from the Dallas Theater Critics Forum for excellence and innovation.

Lyric Stage has produced 17 world premiere musicals and two Off-Broadway productions.